The 4 Reasons You’re Not Cut Out To Be a Producer

Making a living off music production is every man’s (or woman’s) dream. But it’s not as easy as it seems. Like everything else, it’s a job and a business and it should be treated as such. Novices often make the mistake to think that all it takes is a couple of hot tracks and sending it out to the right people.

This couldn’t be further from the truth. Not everyone is cut out to be a music producer. And that’s OK. What’s not OK is spending years wasting your time instead of focusing on something with a higher ROI.

Not sure if you’re ready to play this game? Read on to find out what are the top 4 reasons why you’re not cut out to be a full time music producer.

Deep down you’re having second thoughts.

Just like any other activity, music production requires a lot of time and practice. If you decide to turn this into a career, you need to dedicate half of your time cooking beats, songwriting and networking.

If you’re having second thoughts and feel this is too risky, then you’re not cut out for the music industry. Keep music production as a hobby instead.

You’re not willing to make the sacrifices.

Recording any type of music will come with certain costs and Hip Hop music is no exception to that. You need studio time, home equipment for quick recordings and a budget for expenses such as photo sessions, videos and traveling.

If you’re not willing to make the sacrifices then the final results are going to disappoint you. You will not succeed if you treat music production as an alternative.

You can’t bring anything new to the table.

Okay, so you decided to release some of your music and you’re now waiting for a breakthrough. Instead you get 0 feedback. Welcome to the music industry!

If you’re aiming to reproduce other people’s style, you’ll be in vain. Look for something that defines you as an artist, exercise and promote it.You can’t adapt to work in the studio

Studio time is crucial for any music producer looking to build relationships within the industry. You need to focus on developing your talent and delivering at every studio session. You need to understand how the song is built. Understanding your part in the creative process is essential. The studio should become your natural environment. But if this doesn’t happen, it’s impossible to progress further.

If you’ve read this article and still aren’t decided, then you are not cut out to be a music producer. If you made up your mind, great! Get a head start by signing up to the PREMIER marketplace and community for music production within the music industry.

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